Lab Manager, Biology

Employment Type: Full-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Normally 8:30-5 M-F; occasional evenings and weekends

Number of Openings: 1

Manages operations of unit by setting priorities and enforcing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

• Manages operations of unit by setting priorities and enforcing regulations, internal policies and procedures
• Guides, motivates, and directly manages all lab technicians within the department, establishes work schedules, assigns tasks, handles staffing matters, monitors the progress of projects, ensures deadlines are met, and manages the performance of assigned staff
• Develops materials and maintains lab equipment for instruction, demonstration and general laboratory use
• Assures all laboratory equipment and instrumentations are functioning properly and coordinates maintenance or repair as needed
• Plans, organizes and implements procedures required to effectively operate the laboratory and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction
• Monitors unit workload to ensure equity and appropriate use of financial resources
• Prepares departmental budgets and assists with the annual budget planning process
• Manages operational needs and monitors and controls expenses within the budget
• Collaborates with College-wide committee(s) of peers to update and review lab safety guidelines and rules
• Reviews weekly inventory of supplies and orders as necessary
• Researches and evaluates new equipment for purchase recommendations
• Assures that all personnel (students, faculty, and staff) are following safety protocol in compliance with local/state/federal regulatory requirements, particularly while experiments are in progress
• Maintains accurate, and up to date Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in appropriate data bases as specified by the Compliance and Risk Management department
• Collaboratively assists faculty regarding laboratory preparations
• Collaborates with faculty to coordinate and optimize laboratory facilities
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Bachelor's degree in Laboratory-based Science
  • Significant related experience may substitute for education
• Minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in a science laboratory setting
• Demonstrated experience supervising, planning, assigning, scheduling and ensuring the quality of the work of others
• Demonstrated experience monitoring a business area’s budget
• Demonstrated experience making sound decisions that affect a work unit or team
• Demonstrated experience in a role requiring diverse problem‑solving methods in a variety of situations

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Possess working knowledge of Science concepts, practices, and procedures with the ability to use in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively completely work assignments independently
• Possess excellent organizational and prioritization skills with demonstrated attention to detail
• Ability to be creative and exercise initiative
• Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities and respond appropriately to deadlines
• Ability to promote collaboration, teamwork, and involve all stakeholders in decision-making processes
• Proven leadership skills and ability to foster a team environment and work collaboratively
• Possess excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
• Critical thinker with ability to identify and implement efficiencies within daily operations
• Demonstrated basic project management skills
• Basic-level proficiency with Microsoft:
  Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
• Ability to work accurately with great attention to detail
• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
• Ability to collaborate, persuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas on significant projects
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key…